Ali Mohamed, Kenya's Special Climate Envoy and Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), has reiterated Africa's unwavering commitment to combating climate change. Despite recent geopolitical shifts, including the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and clean energy partnerships, Mohamed emphasizes that Africa's dedication to climate action remains steadfast.
In a significant step toward restoring Brazil’s rainforest and accelerating climate action, reforestation startup Mombak has secured 100 million reais (about $17.8 million USD) in funding through a partnership involving Santander Brasil and Brazil’s national development bank, BNDES.
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, resulting in a death toll that has now surpassed 3,000, with 4,715 individuals injured and 341 still unaccounted for. The hardest-hit regions include Mandalay, Sagaing, and the capital, Naypyitaw.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, resulting in approximately 1,700 fatalities, 3,400 injuries, and over 300 individuals reported missing as of Sunday. The quake has overwhelmed hospitals and severely strained the nation's limited rescue resources.
The Nigerian government has announced plans to ban the importation of solar panels, a move aimed at boosting local manufacturing and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. While the policy aligns with the government’s commitment to economic self-sufficiency, critics argue it could have dire consequences for millions of Nigerians who rely on solar energy due to the nation’s unreliable electricity supply.
On March 22, 2025, South Korea faced a series of devastating wildfires that tragically claimed the lives of two firefighters and led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on Flores Island, erupted late Thursday, propelling ash clouds over 8 kilometers (5 miles) into the sky. This significant activity prompted authorities to elevate the volcano's alert status to its highest level.
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has launched an investigation to assess whether banks' commitments under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) might violate the country's anti-cartel laws. This probe aims to determine if the alignment of net-zero strategies among banks breaches Section 30 of New Zealand's Commerce Act, which prohibits agreements containing cartel provisions.
In 2024, global temperatures soared to unprecedented heights, driven by record greenhouse gas concentrations. This escalation intensified the melting of glaciers and sea ice, leading to rising sea levels and bringing the world perilously close to critical warming thresholds, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Wednesday.
Over the weekend, a series of devastating storms swept through the U.S. South and Midwest, resulting in 36 fatalities across six states. The National Weather Service issued watches for damaging winds and potential tornadoes in parts of Pennsylvania, New York, the Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions.
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